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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Slow Cooker Chicken Breast Recipes That Will Change Your Dinner Game

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on July 24, 2025, updated June 25, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Slow cookers are a game changer for busy weeknights, especially when it comes to chicken breast. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep, you can create flavorful and tender meals that the whole family will love. Here are 20 easy recipes that will make dinner a breeze and keep everyone satisfied.

    Slow Cooker Crack Chicken

    Slow Cooker Crack Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    Slow Cooker Crack Chicken is a delicious mix of shredded chicken, cream cheese, Ranch seasoning, and bacon. This dish is creamy and cheesy, making it a hit for any meal. It's easy to prepare and perfect for busy nights when you want something tasty without a lot of work.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas

    Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas are a great way to enjoy a delicious meal at home. The chicken is cooked until tender and is infused with fresh lime and cilantro flavors. Just fill some tortillas with the chicken and you have a healthy and satisfying dinner ready to go.

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    Chicken Posole Stew

    Slow Cooker Recipe With Chicken: Chicken Posole Stew
    Photo Credit: G Free Foodie.

    Chicken Posole Stew is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken and hearty hominy, which is corn that's been soaked and had its hull removed. This recipe is a favorite because it’s simple to prepare and packed with flavor. It’s perfect for cozy dinners and can easily feed a crowd.

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    Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken

    Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Fire-roasted green chilies, jalapenos, and ranch dressing come together with boneless skinless chicken breasts to create a tasty Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Chicken. This dish offers a fun and flavorful take on a classic appetizer that everyone in the family will love. It's a great option for a cozy dinner, bringing a bit of spice and comfort to your table.

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    Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken

    Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Slow cooker cilantro lime chicken is a great way to enjoy chicken breasts with a fresh twist. The combination of seasonings and juices brings out a flavor that’s both bright and delicious. With just a few ingredients like cilantro and limes, this dish is simple to prepare and perfect for any meal.

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    Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken

    Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    This Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken brings a fresh twist to your shredded chicken. The combination of apricot preserves and Catalina dressing creates a sweet and savory sauce that’s really enjoyable. It’s a simple option for dinner that takes the stress out of meal planning.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches

    Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches are simple to prepare with a slow cooker. The chicken cooks slowly, becoming tender and flavorful, perfect for piling onto a sandwich. This dish is great for a quick meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken

    Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Transform simple chicken breasts into a flavorful balsamic dish with just a handful of ingredients. The combination of Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and balsamic vinegar brings out a rich taste that everyone will enjoy. This is a great meal for family dinners and is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Pasta is a delicious dish that combines chicken breasts, two kinds of cheese, buffalo sauce, and a few other ingredients for a creamy pasta experience. This recipe is perfect for busy nights when you want something tasty without a lot of work. It's a meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken

    Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish features chicken breasts cooked in a slow cooker with Italian dressing and brown sugar, creating a flavorful and easy meal. It's perfect for busy nights when you want something tasty without a lot of work. Pair it with your favorite sides for a satisfying dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Queso Chicken

    Slow cooker queso chicken tacos.
    Photo Credit: Maria's Mixing Bowl.

    This is a rich, cheesy, zesty chicken dish that's perfect for everything from quesadillas to sandwiches.

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    Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken

    Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Chicken.
    Photo Credit: Add Salt & Serve.

    This chicken turns out really tender and is smothered in a creamy sauce that has a nice peanut flavor. With just five simple ingredients for the sauce, it’s a breeze to prepare. You just mix everything together, pour it over the chicken, and let the slow cooker do its job.

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    Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken

    Sweet Baby Rays Crockpot Chicken.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Tender chicken cooked in Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce creates a delicious meal that everyone will enjoy. The slow cooker takes care of everything, making it easy to prepare a flavorful dish without much effort. This is a great option for family dinners, bringing everyone together around the table.

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    Chicken Enchilada Casserole

    Enchilada bake.
    Photo credit: Confessions of a Fit Foodie.

    This dish brings together all the great flavors of enchiladas in a simple slow cooker recipe. With no need to roll tortillas or bake anything, it’s an easy one-pot meal. Just layer tortillas, tender chicken, and plenty of cheese for a comforting dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta

    Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Pasta.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan and Pasta combines tender chicken, flavorful tomato sauce, and filling pasta in one pot. Topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, this dish is simple to prepare and perfect for a cozy family dinner. It's a comforting meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl

    Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowl.
    Photo Credit: Delicious By Design.

    This dish features tender shredded chicken combined with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and rice, all seasoned with onions, garlic, and a mix of Mexican spices. It's a hearty meal that's easy to prepare in a slow cooker. Perfect for busy nights, this Chicken Burrito Bowl is satisfying and full of flavor.

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    Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Spaghetti

    Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Spaghetti (Olive Garden Chicken Scampi Copycat).
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Scampi is a favorite that you can easily prepare in your own kitchen. It features creamy pasta paired with chicken, bell peppers, and red onion. This version is simple and quick, perfect for a satisfying meal.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken, Stuffing and Gravy

    Slow Cooker Chicken, Stuffing and Gravy.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    This Slow Cooker Chicken and Stuffing dish brings all the festive flavors together. It combines chicken, gravy, stuffing, and cranberries for a hearty meal that feels like a holiday celebration. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe is simple and satisfying, making it easy to enjoy a comforting dinner.

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    Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup

    Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    This chicken gnocchi soup is a comforting dish inspired by the classic Olive Garden recipe, filled with rich herbal flavors and tender chicken. It's simple to prepare in the slow cooker, making it a great option for a cozy meal at home. Skip the trip to the restaurant and enjoy this delicious soup with your family.

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    Slow Cooker Italian Chicken with Gravy

    Slow Cooker Italian Chicken with Gravy.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker

    This zesty Italian chicken with gravy transforms plain chicken breasts into a tasty dish. Everyone can agree that chicken dinners don’t have to be boring. Your family will appreciate this flavorful meal, and you’ll appreciate how simple it is to prepare.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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